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Edward Snowden: A Hero
Overall, I really enjoyed the movie and actually have gained a lot of respect for Edward Snowden. I believe that through his actions, the world has been more informed about what actually happens in our government and how careful a person must be with what they search, because the NSA knows every little detail of our life. The movie also scared me because I became more aware of what the government sees and how easy it is to hack every single bit of technology. For me, Edward Snowden is a hero because it takes a lot of courage to stand up against the government and expose its secrets. Many people may think that he is a whistleblower, but he actually is protecting us and informing us about our corrupt government. In the end, I believe that Snowden

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